Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for eight overseas activists
By James Pomfret and Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -Hong Kong police on Monday accused eight overseas-based activists of serious
2023-07-03 17:59
Solomon Islands country profile
Provides an overview of Solomon Islands, including key facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-06-30 19:45
Hong Kong pro-democracy radio closes in face of "dangerous" pressure
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG Hong Kong's pro-democracy online Citizens' Radio station will cease operations on Friday owing
2023-06-30 11:17
Honduras brings in curfews after night of violence
A night of violence sees at least 20 people murdered in attacks said to be linked to drug-trafficking.
2023-06-26 09:57
Curfews imposed after more than 20 killed in north Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) -The Honduran government announced curfews on Sunday in two northern cities after more than 20 people were killed
2023-06-26 08:23
Hong Kong's international dragon boat races return after 4-year hiatus
HONG KONG Thousands of paddlers descended on Hong Kong on Saturday to take part in the financial hub's
2023-06-25 00:52
A strike on Russian-controlled bridge doesn't change much itself. But it may indicate a more potent strategy.
Almost as if to answer Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement the counteroffensive is "slower" than some might have imagined, a pinpoint strike hit a key pair of bridges for Russia's occupation. The Chonhar bridges are both rail and road crossings, and head from the northeast of occupied Crimea to Ukraine's main target in this counteroffensive: occupied Zaporizhzhia region.
2023-06-22 22:24
Honduras prison violence: At least 41 killed in women's jail riot
The country's president says she will take "drastic measures" after the loss of at least 41 lives.
2023-06-21 06:49
At least 41 dead following reported riot in women's prison in Honduras
By Gustavo Palencia TEGUCIGALPA (Reuters) -At least 41 people have died in a Honduran women's prison, a spokesperson from the
2023-06-21 05:21
Honduras anti-corruption activist says she left country after threats
TEGUCIGALPA One of Honduras' leading anti-corruption advocates on Monday said she had left the Central American nation because
2023-06-20 04:54
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai loses appeal against phone search
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) -A Hong Kong appeal court on Monday blocked jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai's bid
2023-06-19 20:46
Cathay Pacific to hire cabin attendants from mainland China from July
HONG KONG Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd said on Monday it would in July launch initiatives to improve Mandarin
2023-06-19 13:59